Staff EHS Specialist, Lithium Refining
| Job Category | Sales & Customer Support |
|---|---|
| Location | RICHMOND, Texas |
| Req. ID | 185770 |
| Job Type | Part-time |
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a Staff EHS Specialist to join the Texas Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) Team. Based at Tesla’s upcoming lithium refining plant in Corpus Christi, Texas and reporting to the Gigafactory Texas Cell and Active Materials EHS Manager, the primary responsibility of this position is to develop and execute environmental, health and safety programs in support of Tesla’s Texas Lithium Refining Operations. Tesla’s Lithium Refining site is currently in design and will be complex, fast-paced, and challenging. The candidate must be comfortable working in an environment with high expectations and tight deadlines. Lithium refining is one of the most intricate and exciting components of Tesla’s battery cell manufacturing supply chain.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable in both a self-sufficient role, as well as one of larger team support and engagement. Ownership of work is extremely important. The candidate should be motivated, agile, have a technical and analytical orientation, and possess strong time and project management skills. The successful candidate appreciates an environment where first principles work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. The selected candidate will be part of the team that safely builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Tesla Organization.
What You’ll Do
- Design, establish, and improve the site’s EHS processes and programs from design through operations.
- Actively work as a key Management of Change (MoC) stakeholder on behalf of the Tesla EHS team to ensure that production and facility changes result in improved controls of risks to health, safety, and the environment.
- Lead the site Emergency Response Team.
- Partner with other EHS functions (Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Hazardous Waste, Environmental, Ergonomics) to address needs unique to lithium refining.
- Analyze incident trends and use risk-assessment methods to identify continuous improvement projects that reduce injury, illness, and environmental impact events.
- Facilitate incident investigations from a Learning Teams approach, ensuring that preventative actions address system causes and not just individual behaviors.
- Review equipment and space designs on everything from machine guards to chemical processes and provide feedback on EHS impacts; Industrial Hygiene, Fire Safety, Chemical Safety, Process Safety, Hazardous Materials, NFPA Standards, ANSI/ASTM Standards, etc.
- Ensure regulated material management meets all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Coach internal and external stakeholders on best practices and influence engagement to deliver best in sector EHS performance.
- Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practicable.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Physical Sciences, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
- 5-7 years of work experience as an environmental, health or safety professional focusing on reviewing, implementing changes to, and continuously improving EHS processes, preferably in the following industries:
- Lithium or other metal refining
- Battery cell, heavy chemical, oil & gas, semiconductors, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or research and development industries
- Experience leading EHS program development, training, and influencing/managing change.
- Process safety, occupational safety, and environmental compliance in a chemical manufacturing or metal refining environment.
- Proven understanding of process design, process validation, implementing safety by design principles, conducting HAZOP’s and design reviews as well as using risk elimination and retirement methodologies.
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Work, Power Point, Project, etc.).
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Process Technology Manager, Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Robstown, Texas |
| Req. ID | 199198 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Technology Manager to join our team at the Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. As the Process Technology Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and leading a team responsible for identifying, designing, developing, and implementing process improvements, as well as supporting strategic site initiatives. Your initial focus will be on developing and driving the implementation of the overall commissioning and startup plan for the refinery. Join us in revolutionizing the lithium production industry and accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
Joining Tesla’s Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery project offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of sustainable energy production. If you are passionate about driving process improvements, leading high-performing teams, and shaping the future of the lithium industry, we invite you to apply for the position of Process Technology Manager. Together, we can accelerate the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.
What You’ll Do
Commissioning and Startup Plan Development:
- Lead the development and execution of the overall commissioning and startup plan for the Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient implementation of the plan.
- Identify potential risks and challenges and develop mitigation strategies to ensure a smooth startup process.
Team Building and Leadership:
- Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team of process engineers and chemical engineering experts.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to maximize their potential and enhance their professional growth.
Process Improvement and Optimization:
- Identify, design, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of the Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement optimization opportunities throughout the refining process.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Strategic Site Planning:
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts by providing technical expertise and insights related to process design and chemical engineering.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align process technology initiatives with the overall site goals and objectives.
- Ensure the integration of process technology considerations into the site’s long-term development plans.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Proven track record in process technology, chemical engineering, and process improvement.
- Strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, technologies, and industry standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving results.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Lead Structural Engineer, Gulf Coast Lithium Refinery
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Robstown, Texas |
| Req. ID | 186496 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking an experienced lead structural engineer to join the minerals and metals group. This role will include steel and foundation designs of structures used in commercial scale chemical plant. (e.g. pipe racks, skids, platforms, equipment support structures, office buildings etc. ) As a lead engineer you will work closely with various stake holders like engineering contractors, construction group, process engineering, equipment vendors, internal design groups etc. and will lead the structural design scope of the project form design to fabrication / installation and will ultimately hand it over to operations team.
What You’ll Do
- Manage multiple structural design projects throughout planning, design, bid, and construction phases
- Conduct structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, along with the creation of justifying structural calculations
- Make technical assumptions, think independently to complete assigned work, and draw conclusions based on engineering judgement
- Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work from multiple disciplines/firms
- Define and plan project work scope, schedules, budget, and resource requirements
- Review and approve Engineering firm’s structural models, calculations reports, drawings.
- Ensure steel structures weight is optimized.
- Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables for multiple or large projects
- Mentor and lead junior team members
What You’ll Bring
- 10+ years of experience designing steel structures used in industrial plant like pipe rack, skids, process equipment supports, cable tray/piping supports, structural modules for lifting and transportation is preferred.
- Conduct structural analysis on concrete forming systems and generate calculation packages
- Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Code (IBC)
- Experience with AutoCAD, Naviswork, Revit, Tekla and/or Advanced steel or similar design software
- Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
- Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
- Ability to communicate clearly and interface at an executive level within a diverse team
- Ability to uphold the use of standards and escalate issues in a timely fashion
- Desire to do the impossible with a positive and professional “never say die” attitude
- Demonstrates an “outside the box” problem solving approach; develop alternative and innovative design solutions
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience with STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs , RAM connections or similar analysis software
- P.E license (Civil Structural) in the State of Texas required. S.E. license in the state of Texas is preferred.
- Willingness to relocate to Corpus Christi, TX
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Chemical Operator, Robstown, TX
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Robstown, Texas |
| Req. ID | 196591 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
Chemical Operators work on a rotating shift team, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display attention to detail, be adaptable, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate equipment necessary as a Chemical Operator. This position is responsible for performing quality control sampling, equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and loading/unloading finished goods and raw material.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Do
– Understand Life Critical Policies and Hazard Recognition principles and effectively communicate to team members and work groups via safety meetings, job interactions and work permit issuance.
-Communicate with team members regarding safety, equipment status, production, quality, and operational issues using detailed written and electronic notes
-Operate equipment in accordance with all safety, quality, and efficiency standards by following written and verbal work instructions.
– Follow procedures to safely operate, clear, startup, shut down, and Lock Out equipment related chemical manufacturing safely and efficiently.
-Provide initial response to unplanned events to minimize the impact to personnel, the environment, and equipment
-Use equipment and instrumentation to monitor and record pressure, temperature, and other process conditions
-Perform initial mechanical troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
-Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
– Perform quality control testing as required
-Perform material sampling
-Perform calibrations on equipment
-Maintain accurate documentation
-Maintain clean and safe work areas
-Issue Permits for maintenance work
– Issue work requests for emergent work
-Complete required preventive maintenance
What You’ll Bring
– The ability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
– Frequent bending and lifting
-Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time, including a respirator and safety harness
-Pass pulmonary function tests and physical exam for respirator use
-Must be legally authorized to work in the US
-Able to successfully work on a rotating shift team
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Sr. Project Manager, Cell Materials (Corpus Christi)
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | Robstown, Texas |
| Req. ID | 179119 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Document Control Specialist. This position’s primarily responsibility is to work with the Operations Manager to help support Cell Materials group. The position will support in the design, planning, implementation, and execution of the documentation infrastructure by providing the team with the necessary information to establish successful document and quality management systems. Role would support processes and documentation from the design phase and transition into operations. The successful candidate will support daily management and maintenance of the document control system for production, maintenance, warehousing, controls, and quality groups within operations. The role will be responsible for ensuring up-to-date equipment documentation, records, procedures, standards, and the quality management system, as well as supporting reporting, and provide training to team members.
What You’ll Do
- Operate as a central contact for all document control issues, support, and ongoing management of the system
- Work with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with the Tesla document management system
- Process documents and deliverables including, but not limited to: submittals, designs, drawings, calculations and other engineering data
- Maintain critical correspondence (electronic and hard copies when necessary)
- Provide document management support to Cell Materials Operations and Manufacturing teams, ensuring that final and working documents are readily accessible to team members
- Review incoming document transmittals and document register for nonconforming documents. Correct as necessary to ensure the register remains clean and compliant
- Create and manage approval workflow for final procedures, documents, records, and drawings
- Publish weekly reports and logs identifying open workflows, mail items, submittals, and other documents
- Work with team members to ensure proper maintenance and retention of all qualifying documents and information
- Provide training to project resources as part of the on-boarding process, both in person and virtual sessions
- Work with sub-contractors and suppliers during contract closeout to ensure all project documents are received prior to releasing retention payments
- Ensure that document retention and review systems are compliant with internal and external standards, including ISO 9001
- Maintain flexibility to provide additional support as requested or required bases on individual production and manufacturing needs
What You’ll Bring
- BS in communications or applicable degree
- Advanced SharePoint experience
- Maintaining and reporting for Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suit
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Demonstrated problem solving ability in cross-functional environment
- Innovative, Open-minded, collaborative, and a team-oriented attitude
- Strong work ethic: ability to work long hours, evenings and weekends as needed by the projects.
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
